Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 Review

The Rolex Explorer is a one-of-a-kind luxury watch built for adventure and withstands almost any extreme conditions. Suppose you consider the challenges most explorers or outdoor enthusiasts go through, from climbing mountains to exploring dark caves in the most remote places. In that case, this timepiece can handle such extreme weather conditions without compromising quality and precision. The Rolex Explorer has an incredible legend built around it from the numerous adventures and expeditions, even though Rolex owners don't put it through such extremes. Knowing the watch can withstand extreme conditions gives you peace of mind as you go about your daily routine.

In 1953, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay wore this specific Rolex model when he accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary to the top of the tallest mountain on earth, Mt. Everest. Since then, the Swiss manufacturer introduced Explorer reference 114270 with a 36mm case that contained the caliber 3130 in 2001. This model was discounted in 2010 and replaced with reference 213270, a 39mm case with a 3132 caliber movement. However, most people who wore the larger model during extreme adventures felt that it was slightly clumsy compared to the original.

Rolex must have heard the woes of their fans, and in 2021 they released the Explorer in its original 36mm case in the form of the reference 124270. If you like exploring or going for adventures but are worried about damaging your Rolex watch, this model is definitely the best choice. Let's look at some features that set it apart from the rest.

Oyster Steel Rolex Explorer 124270 – Aesthetics

The timepiece has a simple and easy-to-read black face. With the 3, 6, and 9 in Arabic, the 12 are represented by a triangle, and the remaining hour markers are buttons; the hour markers and hands are filled with luminescent material, so you don't have to struggle to tell the time. The minutes are represented by small dashes around the watch's edges, allowing you to get a precise reading even in the dark.

The bezel is made from smooth steel. The bracelet has an Oyster lock system with a 5mm extension link for confident and comfortable wearing even during sports activities. The bracelet's width ranges from 14mm to 19mm, depending on your preference. Unlike other luxury watches that gleam in the sun, making it difficult to tell the time, the Rolex Explorer 124270 crystal is treated with anti-glare, so you don't have to tilt it away from light. There's no doubt this is a simple and classic watch worn by men and women in any setting. While the Rolex watch is designed for extreme conditions, it still makes a profound statement like other luxury watches.

Conclusion

If you are a vintage Rolex enthusiast, then the redesigned 36mm Explorer is ideal. Atlanta Luxury Watches allows you to own part of Rolex history, available with a two-tone bracelet of gold and Oyster steel as reference 124273.

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